sneaker

noun

sneak·​er ˈsnē-kər How to pronounce sneaker (audio)
Synonyms of sneakernext
1
: one that sneaks
2
: a sports shoe with a pliable rubber sole
sneakered adjective

Examples of sneaker in a Sentence

she's such a sneaker I wouldn't trust her any farther than I could throw her
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The special edition sneakers are available on the brand’s e-commerce site, in addition to its flagships retailing for 215 euros. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026 These are puffy jackets in sneaker form. Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026 Jim Davis - $500,000 The chairman of the sneaker company New Balance, Davis is a major donor in New England GOP circles. James Osborne, Houston Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2026 The Pirates of the Caribbean alum went monochromatic with a black leather bomber jacket worn over a black hoodie, black slouchy sweatpants, and gray sneakers. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sneaker

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sneaker was in 1598

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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaker. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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sneaker

noun
sneak·​er ˈsnē-kər How to pronounce sneaker (audio)
1
: one that sneaks
2
: a sports shoe (as of canvas) with a rubber sole
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